Freckles Lettuce Seeds (Organic)

Freckles Lettuce is a unique and eye-catching heirloom variety that combines striking appearance with notable flavor. Known for its crisp texture and mild, sweet taste, freckles lettuce features tender green leaves adorned with vibrant red speckles. This distinctive pattern makes it a standout addition to any salad or garden bed, adding both color and flavor to your meals. Growing freckles lettuce seeds is a simple and rewarding experience for gardeners of all skill levels. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, freckles lettuce matures quickly, providing a continuous supply of fresh, flavorful greens.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Hardy Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Lettuce
• Kitchen profile: Freckles Lettuce is a unique and eye-catching heirloom variety that combines striking appearance with flavor.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 45-75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 6-8 inches
• Days To Maturity: 50-60 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Spacing After Thinning: 6-10 inches

Prepare a fine seedbed for Freckles Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.

Before sowing Freckles Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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